Tom Brady is 48 years old these days. While he was once one of the best in the business, he’s not considered a pro athlete anymore, considering TB12 hasn’t played a snap since the end of the 2022 season; that’s probably fair.
Yet, Brady hasn’t disappeared from the limelight. When big events arrive, Brady is frequently in attendance.
That includes at the recent Fanatics Fest in New York City, where he was at the center of attention, this time due to a physical altercation with a pro wrestler.
Tom Brady Responds After Slapping Logan Paul
There was a lot to take in from the 2026 Fanatics Fest. Yet, arguably the biggest act came when Brady and famed influencer-turned-WWE wrestler Logan Paul were seen jawing with one another as the NBA’s Karl-Anthony Towns watched just inches away.
That’s when tensions rose, and out of nowhere, Brady slapped Paul.
After the aftermath ensued, Brady had a simple response to the incident. He took to X on social media and simply posted the word, “Dork.”
Dork pic.twitter.com/zKOfL6VUOE
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) July 17, 2026
Of course, since Brady typically isn’t the violent, confrontational type, the entire ordeal came as a surprise from the retired NFL vet. Towns was certainly caught off-guard.
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Unless you’re a talented lip-reader, there’s no way to determine what Brady and Paul were arguing about, or what led to the scuffle. Of course, maybe someone like Towns could chime in with some additional context if they wanted.
Then again, many felt the Brady-Paul slap was just a “made-for-TV” scripted event. Or in other words, it was all just an act this time.
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Yet, Brady seems to be pushing back at that idea by taking to social media, where the beef with Paul continued. Thus, is this a real issue between the two big personalities or just a way to get people talking about the Fanatics Fest?
We may never know. For now, many believe that the Brady vs Paul beef is just for show. Until either of them says otherwise, that’s what many will continue to believe.
After all, would Brady, a retired quarterback whose best days are clearly behind him, really dare go toe-to-toe with a wrestler who’s arguably in the midst of his prime? Probably not.
But for at least one moment in New York City, Brady took aim and connected in a big way. Now we’re waiting to see what type of response, if any, will come from Paul.
